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Oagrius · Nov 14, 2006, 02:05 PM // 14:05

if i buy guildwars, do i need to buy factions/nightfall in order to play, or is that an optional upgrade?

Tyggen · Nov 14, 2006, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Each chapter is stand-along, that means you can play whichever chapter you buy regardless of which others you have.

dansamy · Nov 14, 2006, 02:58 PM // 14:58

You may find Tyria to be a bit of a ghost town up until about Lions Arch.

Oagrius · Nov 14, 2006, 03:27 PM // 15:27

Thanks for the replies. I would like to buy all three, but as a college student funds aren't as sufficient as I would like them to be.

Thanks again.

dansamy · Nov 14, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50

When (and if) you choose to go with another chapter in addition to Prophecies, buy Nightfall. There's a lot of improvements added in NF that make it worth buying over Factions.

Oagrius · Nov 14, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04

Thanks, I most likely will be doing that. I haven't heard to many good things about Factions but Nightfall on the other hand I've gotten many good insights.

October Jade · Nov 14, 2006, 05:14 PM // 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by dansamy

You may find Tyria to be a bit of a ghost town up until about Lions Arch.

As the OP is presumably unfamiliar with GW geography/plotline, I thought I'd take a moment to expand upon this statement.

Lion's Arch is one of five primary cities in the Prophecies campaign and the second one that a player will reach on his way through the game. It is usually the most populous town due to its role as the gateway to Factions and Nightfall.

What dansamy is referring to is the fact that many players have temporarily abandoned Prophecies and Factions since the release of Nightfall. Over time, people will probably revert back to the older games as the novelty dissipates. Until then, Prophecies is rather empty...especially the earlier missions and outposts.

A new player, barring the use of runners, should expect to put in as many as 40 hours of gameplay to reach LA.

Oagrius · Nov 15, 2006, 03:59 PM // 15:59

I'm still pretty early in the game, I bought it yesterday and got it all figured out. Game's a little different than what I'm used to but I think I'll be able to handle it. I'm playin a Mesmer at the moment and probably going to either take a Necro or Monk as my secondary. Any insight on that subject would be greatly appreciated.

dansamy · Nov 15, 2006, 06:16 PM // 18:16

Necro.

Nov 14, 2006, 02:05 PM // 14:05	#1
Oagrius Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006	n00b question if i buy guildwars, do i need to buy factions/nightfall in order to play, or is that an optional upgrade?

Nov 14, 2006, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#2
Tyggen Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	Each chapter is stand-along, that means you can play whichever chapter you buy regardless of which others you have.

Nov 14, 2006, 02:58 PM // 14:58	#3
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	You may find Tyria to be a bit of a ghost town up until about Lions Arch.

Nov 14, 2006, 03:27 PM // 15:27	#4
Oagrius Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006	Thanks for the replies. I would like to buy all three, but as a college student funds aren't as sufficient as I would like them to be. Thanks again.

Nov 14, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50	#5
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	When (and if) you choose to go with another chapter in addition to Prophecies, buy Nightfall. There's a lot of improvements added in NF that make it worth buying over Factions.

Nov 14, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04	#6
Oagrius Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006	Thanks, I most likely will be doing that. I haven't heard to many good things about Factions but Nightfall on the other hand I've gotten many good insights.

Nov 15, 2006, 03:59 PM // 15:59	#8
Oagrius Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006	I'm still pretty early in the game, I bought it yesterday and got it all figured out. Game's a little different than what I'm used to but I think I'll be able to handle it. I'm playin a Mesmer at the moment and probably going to either take a Necro or Monk as my secondary. Any insight on that subject would be greatly appreciated.

Nov 15, 2006, 06:16 PM // 18:16	#9
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Necro.